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September 3, 2017 | Last Modified: 2017

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SST Tourism is a leading eco-tour operator in Myanmar, specialising in individual and small group tours with an interest in bird watching, nature and wildlife photography, wildlife, adventure or volunteering. They also design tours with an anthropological or cultural focus.

Responsibility

SST Tourism is one of, if not THE pioneer of responsible tourism in Myanmar. They commit to maximise the benefits for the local people at destination level, by hiring local guides and porters, using local means of transportation such as horse-cart, local boat, wherever possible, as well as encouraging their guests to buy locally-made handicrafts as just another way to support the generation of supplementary income for local people. They enhance the well-being of the host communities they work in by providing on-job training, language, IT knowledge and entrepreneurship trainings. Staff and team members receive education on the natural environment and how to best protect it, they are involved in the management of the company and are shareholders. They advise tourists who wish to make donations for infrastructures improvement or social projects in villages.

Business Case

SST Tours is committed to responsible, sustainable tourism in Myanmar. This is not just reflected in the design of our tours, but also in the work we do. We are at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism in Myanmar and volunteer our time and money to help with community based tourism development in Myanmar. SST has been involved in community activities for nearly 15 years, including infrastructure development, advisory and training. In both our business and non-profit activities, we pay attention to the social and environmental impact, ensuring to always improve the condition of the earth and its people.

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SST Tourism is a leading eco-tour operator in Myanmar, specialising in individual and small group tours with an interest in bird watching, nature and wildlife photography, wildlife, adventure or volunteering. They also design tours with an anthropological or cultural focus.

SST Tourism is one of, if not THE pioneer of responsible tourism in Myanmar. They commit to maximise the benefits for the local people at destination level, by hiring local guides and porters, using local means of transportation such as horse-cart, local boat, wherever possible, as well as encouraging their guests to buy locally-made handicrafts as just another way to support the generation of supplementary income for local people. They enhance the well-being of the host communities they work in by providing on-job training, language, IT knowledge and entrepreneurship trainings. Staff and team members receive education on the natural environment and how to best protect it, they are involved in the management of the company and are shareholders. They advise tourists who wish to make donations for infrastructures improvement or social projects in villages.

SST Tours is committed to responsible, sustainable tourism in Myanmar. This is not just reflected in the design of our tours, but also in the work we do. We are at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism in Myanmar and volunteer our time and money to help with community based tourism development in Myanmar. SST has been involved in community activities for nearly 15 years, including infrastructure development, advisory and training. In both our business and non-profit activities, we pay attention to the social and environmental impact, ensuring to always improve the condition of the earth and its people.

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